HyperSwitchvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HyperSwitch | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 45 532 | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 621 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
HyperSwitch scores 81/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.
rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for HyperSwitch.
HyperSwitch is growing faster right now (+1 621 stars in 30 days).
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